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OK HB3887
OK HB3887Professions and occupations; medical professionals; referrals; thirty-day period; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 887.17, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 8, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 887.17), which relates to medical professional referrals; removing thirty-day period for referrals; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Oklahoma law concerning medical professional referrals, specifically for physical therapists. The key change is the removal of a thirty-day limit that previously required a patient to have a referral from a licensed healthcare practitioner, such as a physician, after that initial period for continued physical therapy treatment. Now, physical therapists can evaluate and treat patients without a referral for an unlimited duration, with exceptions for workers' compensation claims. The bill also clarifies that this change does not affect provisions allowing physical therapists to treat children under specific educational acts or to perform screenings, wellness services, or activities incidental to their studies. This act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3887&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3887%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3887%20INT.PDF |
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